Wednesday, February 2, 2011

THE RAMBLING EPICURE - CONTRIBUTION

Lately it seems that my nearly 6 years of assiduous and arduous blogging are finally beginning to pay off. After all this time, it is good to see that my work is giving fruits and that people believe in my potential...

It all started around the end of 2010 when I was asked to do an interview for "Busy Moms", then two others for "Larousse Cuisine" (Interview 1 & 2), to contribute an article, recipe and some pictures to the Xmas edition of the online magazine "G2 Kitchen" (p54-57 & p110) and to write a post (articles, recipe & pictures again) for Lovefeast's "Holiday Cookie Exchange".It made me so happy to be suddenly under spotlight and to participate in such wonderful assignments. What an honor for me.

2011 started particularly well for me and brought it's fair share of surprises. Jonell Galloway, the editor of "The Rambling Epicure" was very impressed by the work I did for "G2Kitchen" and proposed me to become one of her regular contributors (among them you'll find fellow foodie bloggers and friends Jamie at "Life's A Feast", Jenn at "Jenn Cuisine" and Meeta at "What's For Lunch Honey?" and many other brilliant as well as recognized individuals). Wow, very flattering when you consider that I am writing alongside other talented food writers (there are also artists) who are taking part in this unique adventure!

Although I can never stop doubting myself/my capacities, minimizing my skills and constantly put myself down there was no way I was going to let that opportunity pass as it might be my only chance to accomplish my goal, to prove to myself that my writings, recipes and photos are worthy of attention and that I am not mediocre after all...

"The Rambling Epicure" is a daily international food chronicle which promotes a mindful, responsible approach to real food shopping, cooking, and eating, as well as food politics, safety, history, art, literature and philosophy. Through this project, it sponsors freelance writing, editing and publishing by offering a vast array of articles on different subjects as well as activities (custom-tailored culinary tours, cooking classes, tasting events, recipe development and testing, book reviews, sales of recommended books and products, seminars and workshops). Very exciting and promising indeed.

Please visit this marvelous new site, don't forget to read my very 1st article as a freelancer ("Cooking As A Therapy", accompanied by my English grandmother's "Lemon Curd" recipe) and to check out my monthly musings as well. Thanks!

Rosa , way to go !!This is truly wonderful news and the recognition for ur absolutely delighting work was long due but u shall now have it in a bigggerrrr measure!!Oh babe , u will shine , like a star and this can only get better now!Loveee how u put the cooking article together!Happy day!

This seems like a somewhat full circle moment for you Rosa ;o)Great things do come to people who are truly passionate about what they create and share.Your talents are being rewarded and I am absolutely thrilled for you my friend ;)

Congratulations Rosa! This is very good news and I jaunted over to that other site and read your article. Cooking is therapeutic ... I have turned to baking since D died ... it is soothing somehow. I eat a little and give the rest away.

It's true that many of us doubt ourselves but you're so talented Rosa and I love your unique blend of original recipes, stunning photos and that rock 'n roll attitude. It's not always easy to be different but it's much more interesting so you really deserve all this success and I'm thrilled for you. May you go on to even bigger and better things.

Kudos to you, Rosa! I love your photos, your recipes and your interest in the history of food. I would never have thought you mediocre under any circumstances! You're going to do beautifully..I can't wait to read your article and follow your successes!

Congrats, Rosa! You deserve everything great that comes to you now and that you've worked hard for so long :). I'm plagued by self-doubt in many areas of my life, too, but please continue as you are planning to and don't let those insecurities keep you from you goals. I'll be cheering you on for sure!

Congratulations Rosa! I believe that people who do a good job always get recognized sooner or later. Your work is not mediocre but wonderful. I read your article on G2 Kitchen over Christmas and it was amazing.I wish you many more successes!Magda

Congratulations Rosa. you deserve every atomic bit of it. How could you doubt? How could you be a mediocre? your work and recipes and photographs.. all of it is just wonders. Wish you more and more success and fulfillment.

Congratulations, Rosa. I just found your blog this year and your talent abounds - in your articulate and descriptive writing, wonderful food history (enjoyed reading about Lebanon and kibbeh) and evocative photographs! A well deserved honor.